Temporary Financial Accountant

Brook Street; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Temporary Management Accountant for a 3-6 month contract based in Cambridge. The successful candidate will have proven experience in management accounting and the ability to prepare financial reports and budgets. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required. This role involves working closely with senior managers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (3 years plus preferred) in management accounting or a related finance role.
• Strong understanding of multi-user financial systems and accounting software.
• Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy in financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Interact with senior managers to support decision making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

Part qualified in a professional accounting qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Financial modelling

Job description

Temporary Management Accountant 3 - 6 month Contract.

Our client, based in Inverness, is looking for a temporary Accountant for 3 - 6 months.

Qualifications

• Part qualified in a professional accounting qualification or qualified to an equivalent level by virtue of experience.
• Proven experience (3 years plus preferred) in management accounting, financial analysis or a related finance role.
• Experience in preparing financial reports, budgets, forecasts and variance analysis.
• Strong understanding of multi-user financial systems and accounting software.
• Experience of working in a multi-department environment, interacting with senior managers to support decision making.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to present complex financial data clearly.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel (including advanced functions such as pivot tables, SUMUPS, and V, H and XLOOKUPs).
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholder.
• Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy in financial reporting.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a partnership of diverse organisations.
• Experience with statutory accounting, tax or compliance-related activities.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and experience with financial modelling.
• Experience in automating or streamlining accounting processes.
• Professional Accounting qualification from one of the main accounting bodies.